Dragon Age: Origins - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

aphex · 11-04-2009, 02:10 PM

Got an 8.7 on ign if anyone cares. I preordered it also from amazon. Don't know how I'm gonna juggle this and Demon's Souls tho. SICK DAYS COMMENCE! JK

BlackMamba · 11-04-2009, 02:21 PM

Might just pick up the PC version. The 3rd person view is somewhat unappealing to me when compared to the classic overhead view (which neither console supports... which is perplexing to me). Plus, the latter masks some of the obvious visual flaws in the game. There are other pluses to the aforementioned perspective - better view of AoE spells for one. Plus, checking out all the video reviews, it seems much easier to navigate all the menus in the PC version. If it was between consoles, I'd go PS3 (especially since it seems to be the superior version), but when you factor in that this game was designed for the PC gamer, I have to go with PC.

dk3dknight · 11-04-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackMamba

Might just pick up the PC version. The 3rd person view is somewhat unappealing to me when compared to the classic overhead view (which neither console supports... which is perplexing to me). Plus, the latter masks some of the obvious visual flaws in the game. There are other pluses to the aforementioned perspective - better view of AoE spells for one. Plus, checking out all the video reviews, it seems much easier to navigate all the menus in the PC version. If it was between consoles, I'd go PS3 (especially since it seems to be the superior version), but when you factor in that this game was designed for the PC gamer, I have to go with PC.

Have to admit in Neverwinter nights I always preferred the Driver Camera angle.

It felt right and helped immerse myself.. but again just me

BlackMamba · 11-04-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dk3dknight

Have to admit in Neverwinter nights I always preferred the Driver Camera angle.

It felt right and helped immerse myself.. but again just me

I think that's definitely true to a certain extent, but because of all the reasons I mentioned above, plus my developed fondness for the old-school view, I can't buy the console version knowing that I won't even have the option of switching to the overhead perspective.

Proteus · 11-04-2009, 03:57 PM

Amazon shipped my Collector's Edition (PC, though) on Monday and will be here today.

I'm excited.

With the better _everything_ on PC plus the Toolset being PC only AND the PC version costing $10 less there was no way in hell I was going to get a console version of the game.

The Gamestop near me had some PS3 collector's versions yesterday as did Best buy. But, I was at both right near opening so not sure how long those lasted.

The same thing happened with NWN and NWN2. Basically, if you didn't pre-order a CE you had to hit up every possible seller right at opening (or convince them to get one out of the back the night before) to get it. Otherwise, they were gone forever (aside from ebay which seems to be where forever ends). Was the same with CE's for WoW as I recall also. Big mistake to not pre-order if you wanted a CE. HUGE mistake.

dk3dknight · 11-04-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackMamba

I think that's definitely true to a certain extent, but because of all the reasons I mentioned above, plus my developed fondness for the old-school view, I can't buy the console version knowing that I won't even have the option of switching to the overhead perspective.

It really doesn't matter though as long as you enjoy the game, its single player anyway. So however you plan on enjoying it, enjoy it.

Right

Marine Mike · 11-04-2009, 04:01 PM

I'm surprised that I haven't seen the long and detailed review of this game from dk knight yet.

crow2k5 · 11-04-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

I thought we already learned with NGS2 that dead bodies staying there was more important than better graphics and shorter loading times?

360 wins again fanboys...

Ageed.. i got the 360 version it looks good...

crow2k5 · 11-04-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Morphine

I havent received my credit, did they sent you an email? Weird they gave you the credit and the game has not shipped

i got 360 version... got credit before i got the actual game.... gotta luv amazon...

dk3dknight · 11-04-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

I'm surprised that I haven't seen the long and detailed review of this game from dk knight yet.

Can't review what I don't have.. I called best buy last night and they told me try again tomorrow.

So im going to spin the preorder wheel again today and find out if I get to buy it.

dk3dknight · 11-04-2009, 06:00 PM

Good news I think, Best Buy thinks they got my preorder in.. it took them 30 - 35 minutes to figure out where it is..

And after asking me to identify how to tell the difference between the collectors edition and the regular edition.. they decided they needed to find someone more important and they said they got them, there at the warehouse.. but they have them in the store..

So im slightly confident it will be there within a certain limit of failure unless they chose to give it out before I get there.

So im thinking 85% - 90% that its there 10% - 15% chance that it wont be there.

Threw im concerned with the wording of the warehouse, perhaps there talking about the stocking room, she said something about finally putting them out, which translate from best buy talk means most likely they forgot to put them out, which happens actually more often then anyone would want to admit.

thePhoenix · 11-04-2009, 06:21 PM

So... after all the commenting on preorder mishaps and how awesome the cloth map from the collector edtion is, what do you guys think about the game? Personally, for some reason I was under the impression that this was a hack & slash RPG so initially I'm a little dissapointed (but that's my own fault). The PS3 version looks really nice and the voice acting is spot on. As of right now, I'm not a huge fan of the combat system...

Gamma_Winstead · 11-04-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

I thought we already learned with NGS2 that dead bodies staying there was more important than better graphics and shorter loading times?

360 wins again fanboys...

What does that mean? I'm confused.

dk3dknight · 11-04-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

What does that mean? I'm confused.

I believe that is some old joke connected with the game ninja gaiden sigma 2.

Marine Mike · 11-04-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dk3dknight

Can't review what I don't have.. I called best buy last night and they told me try again tomorrow.

So im going to spin the preorder wheel again today and find out if I get to buy it.

Really? I could of sworn I saw you playing last night on my Friends List....man I guess I'm starting to see things.

dk3dknight · 11-04-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Really? I could of sworn I saw you playing last night on my Friends List....man I guess I'm starting to see things.

Dude did you just mindrape me..

I think you saw me playing Operation Flashpoint 2 Dragon Rising, and Borderlands which were the only games dk3dknight was playing last night.

gman102081 · 11-05-2009, 12:23 AM

Wow, I'm super glad I got my copy of the collector's edition because it looks like there's a combination of a shortage/sellout of the PS3 collector's edition that is driving the price up to a 120 bucks on ebay. Crazy.

AranhaHunter · 11-05-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gman102081

Wow, I'm super glad I got my copy of the collector's edition because it looks like there's a combination of a shortage/sellout of the PS3 collector's edition that is driving the price up to a 120 bucks on ebay. Crazy.

That is indeed crazy lol

Goodintentions · 11-05-2009, 12:34 AM

I'm digging it a lot so far. Gotta learn the finess of the controls more. Dled the free stuff but not high enough level to use it and haven't checked the character out yet.

dk3dknight · 11-05-2009, 03:50 AM

Well I went and it was there, they had a couple of collectors edition but it was hidden behind other games, it took them awhile to find it.

btw when did firmware 3.01 get released? Its required to play dragon ages.

Which has the firmware loaded on the disc.

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11-04-2009, 02:10 PM	#81
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Got an 8.7 on ign if anyone cares. I preordered it also from amazon. Don't know how I'm gonna juggle this and Demon's Souls tho. SICK DAYS COMMENCE! JK

11-04-2009, 02:21 PM	#82
BlackMamba Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray reviews:3	Might just pick up the PC version. The 3rd person view is somewhat unappealing to me when compared to the classic overhead view (which neither console supports... which is perplexing to me). Plus, the latter masks some of the obvious visual flaws in the game. There are other pluses to the aforementioned perspective - better view of AoE spells for one. Plus, checking out all the video reviews, it seems much easier to navigate all the menus in the PC version. If it was between consoles, I'd go PS3 (especially since it seems to be the superior version), but when you factor in that this game was designed for the PC gamer, I have to go with PC.

11-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#85
Proteus Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:SoCal PSN:CaptBurn	Amazon shipped my Collector's Edition (PC, though) on Monday and will be here today. I'm excited. With the better _everything_ on PC plus the Toolset being PC only AND the PC version costing $10 less there was no way in hell I was going to get a console version of the game. The Gamestop near me had some PS3 collector's versions yesterday as did Best buy. But, I was at both right near opening so not sure how long those lasted. The same thing happened with NWN and NWN2. Basically, if you didn't pre-order a CE you had to hit up every possible seller right at opening (or convince them to get one out of the back the night before) to get it. Otherwise, they were gone forever (aside from ebay which seems to be where forever ends). Was the same with CE's for WoW as I recall also. Big mistake to not pre-order if you wanted a CE. HUGE mistake.

11-04-2009, 04:01 PM	#87
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I'm surprised that I haven't seen the long and detailed review of this game from dk knight yet.

11-04-2009, 06:00 PM	#91
dk3dknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2007 Location:Arlington, Texas PSNetwork: dk3dknight PostCount: 0001 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Good news I think, Best Buy thinks they got my preorder in.. it took them 30 - 35 minutes to figure out where it is.. And after asking me to identify how to tell the difference between the collectors edition and the regular edition.. they decided they needed to find someone more important and they said they got them, there at the warehouse.. but they have them in the store.. So im slightly confident it will be there within a certain limit of failure unless they chose to give it out before I get there. So im thinking 85% - 90% that its there 10% - 15% chance that it wont be there. Threw im concerned with the wording of the warehouse, perhaps there talking about the stocking room, she said something about finally putting them out, which translate from best buy talk means most likely they forgot to put them out, which happens actually more often then anyone would want to admit.

11-04-2009, 06:21 PM	#92
thePhoenix Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Believeland Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:106 Trading Score:11	So... after all the commenting on preorder mishaps and how awesome the cloth map from the collector edtion is, what do you guys think about the game? Personally, for some reason I was under the impression that this was a hack & slash RPG so initially I'm a little dissapointed (but that's my own fault). The PS3 version looks really nice and the voice acting is spot on. As of right now, I'm not a huge fan of the combat system...

11-05-2009, 12:23 AM	#97
gman102081 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:523 Trading Score:24	Wow, I'm super glad I got my copy of the collector's edition because it looks like there's a combination of a shortage/sellout of the PS3 collector's edition that is driving the price up to a 120 bucks on ebay. Crazy.

11-05-2009, 12:34 AM	#99
Goodintentions Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:the Anals of Uranus Blu-ray collection:16	I'm digging it a lot so far. Gotta learn the finess of the controls more. Dled the free stuff but not high enough level to use it and haven't checked the character out yet.

11-05-2009, 03:50 AM	#100
dk3dknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2007 Location:Arlington, Texas PSNetwork: dk3dknight PostCount: 0001 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Well I went and it was there, they had a couple of collectors edition but it was hidden behind other games, it took them awhile to find it. btw when did firmware 3.01 get released? Its required to play dragon ages. Which has the firmware loaded on the disc.

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